Current Job Opportunity

The essential function of the position within the organization is to conduct court ordered mediations. The position is responsible for conducting mediations and drafting settlement agreements for circuit or family court. The position works under general supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Examples of Work Performed

Under the direction of the court, it is the mediator's responsibility to facilitate discussions and communications between the parties.

The goal is to help the parties reach an equitable settlement of their differences.

Reviews cases referred to the program for appropriateness, reviews case files, confidential reports, and other materials pertinent to the case.

Conducts mediations, facilitating the discussion of legal issues between involved parties for court referred cases. Informs parties concerning the mediation process.

Prepares settlement agreements, as appropriate and conference reports on all cases mediated. Prepares related documents to dispose of cases; submits agreements and documents to parties and to judge for review and incorporation into final orders.

Prepares and maintains statistical records and reports.

Completes continuing education training on a regular basis to maintain mediation certification; stays abreast of current standards and practices for certified and court appointed mediators.

Performs other office related work as required.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in social work, law, or a closely related field; and

Five years of court or legal related experience; or

Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Florida Supreme Court Certification in family.

Additional relevant experience may substitute for college education on a year-for-year basis.

Florida Court System; Court’s Alternative Dispute Resolution program, specifically dependency and family court divisions.

Court policies and procedures; pertinent laws, rules, and goals.

Processes and techniques of resolving disputes; analyze information and make sound decisions.

Knowledge of the rules of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Ability to accurately determine child support calculation.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Ability to prioritize work and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Open Until Filled - applications will be accepted until position is filled.

*This is a less than full-time position that works 30 hours per week.

The Florida State Courts System offers a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized Health insurance plan, optional enrollment in Life, Dental, and Disability insurance plans, and paid term life insurance.

For additional information and to apply visit the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida Employment website at http://www.15thcircuit.com/services/employment

Submit the online electronic application that is located on the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit job advertisement, click apply.

Application must be submitted electronically.

Application must be received before the position is filled.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Submission of an application does not guarantee the applicant an interview.

For additional information about the job advertised contact Justin Forest by phone at 561-355-4595.

Office Mailing Address is 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401.

The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex or gender, religion or creed, national origin, age, marital status, genetic, disability, or political opinions or affiliations.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or selection process, please contact the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator by mail at Palm Beach County Courthouse, 205 North Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, Florida 33401; or by phone at 561-355-4380.

Persons using a TTY or TDD may call the contact person through the FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE: Voice is 1-800-955-8770, TDD is 1-800-955-8771, NATIONAL RELAY SERVICE is 711.